Tolvanin Merimies. A Small Drypoint Portrait, Signed, Dated & Numbered 3/15
by Pietilä, Tuulikki
- Used
- Fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Sastamala, Finland
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About This Item
Finland: Self-published, 1947. 1st Edition . No Binding. Fine. An attractive and early, small drypoint by Tuulikki Pietilä (1917-2009), Finland's most influential graphic artist of the 20th Century. Numbered 3/15 (lower left) and hand-signed/dated in pencil in 1947 by the artist (middle to lower right). Framed and under glass, the frame measures 24cm x 28cm approx. Image measures 6 cm x 9 cm approx. "Merimies Tolvanin" translates as "Sailor from Tolvanen". The print appears to be in VG to Fine condition, not examined under frame. The print appears to be in VG to Fine condition, not examined under frame. Original backing with label to verso. The frame is a simple wooden one with a noticeable chip right edge near top, a couple of other much smaller ones on the surface of the edges and a few other minor marks, condition commensurate with age - likely to be the original.
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- Seller
- Northern Lights Rare Books (FI)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 1901200147
- Title
- Tolvanin Merimies. A Small Drypoint Portrait, Signed, Dated & Numbered 3/15
- Author
- Pietilä, Tuulikki
- Format/Binding
- No Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Self-published
- Place of Publication
- Finland
- Date Published
- 1947
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- graphic art, finnish art & design, etchings, artworks, limited editions, tuulikki, Too-Ticky, moomins, Tove Jansson, mumit
- Bookseller catalogs
- Tove Jansson; Art & Photography;
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About Northern Lights Rare Books
Fine and rare books with an emphasis on signed books and autograph material. Special interests and expertise include the works of Tove Jansson and we are active buyers of her works - feel free to contact us if you have material to sell.
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